Concert band: Vacancies exist for percussion, brass and sax players with the Western Region Concert Band. Rehearsals are at 9am on Saturdays in the Errington Community Centre, Princess Street, St Albans. Entry via side gate. Details: 9687 6644.
Our neighbourhood: Australia Post’s grants program is open to eligible charities and community organisations. Grants of between $1000 and $25,000 are being offered to support local projects. Applications close June 28. Details: ourneighbourhood.com.au or visit any Australia Post outlet.
Volunteers needed: AMES provides support for newly arrived refugees throughout the western suburbs and is seeking volunteers to help clients settle in their new community. Details: 8398 4700 or jaenschm@ames.net.au.
Research volunteers: Victoria University needs volunteers to take part in a 16-week study investigating the effect of two herbal supplements on obesity and hunger control. Participants must be overweight – have a body mass index of greater than 25 or waist circumference greater than 94 centimetres for men and 80 centimetres for women – and be aged between 20 and 60. Participants will receive free fortnightly nutrition advice at the St Albans campus. Details: katie.astell@live.vu.edu.au.
Youth workers: Volunteers are needed to work in schools with young people for two hours a week, year-round. Visit: mmvllen.org.au.
Back/neck pain: Headaches? Sports injury? Visit Victoria University’s osteopathy clinic (St Albans campus) for a treatment by senior students and supervised by qualified osteopaths. Cost: $30. Details: 9919 2625.
Dancing feet: Brimbank Community Ballroom Dance Club holds a dance on the first Saturday of every month. Free coffee, tea and biscuits. Details: 0408 300 770.
Hypnotic performance: Australia’s funniest hypnotist, the Bizarre Gazzard, will perform at Tabcorp Park, Melton, on July 13. For bookings call 8746 0600 or visit tabcorppark.com.au.
